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NG09 FBZ

2009 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

99,472 mi
Last recorded99,472 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Jimny45,753 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG09 FBZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 99,472 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 98,696 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 97,645 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 94,220 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front fog light missing

Fail 11 Nov 2022 94,220 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front fog light missing

Fail 12 Oct 2022 94,178 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis tube (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength panhard rod mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front fog light missing

Pass 15 Oct 2021 86,405 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2021 86,396 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 76,721 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 May 2018 66,879 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Centre to rear pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering rod end retaining device missing.

Offside Front Swivel hub bottom pin has slight play.

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Steering excessively tight on lock to lock check.

Fail 25 May 2018 66,879 miles

Passenger's seat insecure Rear seats back and bottom. (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Centre to rear pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering rod end retaining device missing.

Offside Front Swivel hub bottom pin has slight play.

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Steering excessively tight on lock to lock check.

Pass 31 May 2017 58,597 miles

BOTH FRONT SWIVEL HUB SEALS LEAKING SLIGHTLY

Fail 25 May 2017 58,330 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (8.2.2)

BOTH FRONT SWIVEL HUB SEALS LEAKING SLIGHTLY

Pass 10 Jun 2016 47,292 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 44,548 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Sep 2015 44,548 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 40,417 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 16 Sep 2013 25,079 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 19,385 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake discs lightly corroded outter face

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Near side front bumper damaged

How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?

Based on 677,512 MOT tests across 43,507 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
3,858
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
43,507
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 18,210
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,190
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,055
position lamp(s) not working 6,970
Axle swivel joint has excessive play 5,518
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NG09 FBZ is a 2009 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2009 Suzuki Jimny models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 45,753 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki Jimny fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 18,210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NG09 FBZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Jimny typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 17 years old, this Suzuki Jimny is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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NG09 FBZ is a 2009 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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